Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in Thursday 30th August 2018

Hello lovely trauma family

The story that is in mind today is a very old one. Do you remember Chicken Little... Henny Penny running around screaming frantically.. "the sky is falling..." and everyone they met getting caught up in the drama. When in reality, it wasn't. It was an acorn. Its true when we feel fear and insecurity we are inclined to frantically look for solutions, or someone/something to blame. We want to fix or if we are Henny Penny we think the king can fix it.But in the midst of the storm we are not in a good place or space to do this.

".. just remember, the storm doesn't last forever. It can scare you, it can shake you to your very core.But it never lasts. The rain subsides, the thunder dies, and the winds calm to a soft whisper. And that moment after the storm clouds pass, when all is silent and still, you find peace. Quiet gentle peace." S.L.Jennings.

Do we wait for the calm after the storm, do you we wait until we begin to feel some peace. Can we then accept the situation for what it is and look at it with through the lens of inner peace. To get it in perspective. And by focusing on the here and now, on what is real, be more able to begin to draw on our creative energy and to work together.

"Wait for the calm after the storm. Wait for the peace to return once more."

The peace will come. I think we move towards that peace, as we recognise how exhausted we have become. And that tells us its time to slow down and take a break. To make sure we have some time out. .. to go to that inner sanctuary where peace resides.

To only control what we can control. And to have some fun.... to smile, to laugh, to feel joy again.

How is your day going? How are you going to move or are moving towards that peace? Or pop in to say hi! You're welcome here. This is your space and a safe place. And so glad to have my check in buddy and dear friend Kite alongside me. Love from rozie. x